Josh is packing on the pounds (or ounces, as the case may be). At his two week check-up, he was already up to 6 lb 2 oz - a full pound larger than birth. And this week, I put him on a baby scale at a mom's group and it read 7 pounds. Yozers! 40% weight gain in less than a month is pretty awesome in my book. Josh is already out of the premie clothes and diapers and starting to fill out the newborn outfits. It's also great to have a bit more baby to hold on to, pass around, and snuggle.
And we do! Here are pics of Josh with each grandparent during that first week home:
I am starting to see that we are going to have a big napping battle on our hands, but we will work through it. I told myself that I wasn't going to worry about Josh's sleeping habits until after Thanksgiving (i.e. after the first month), and I am trying to stick to that and not stress about our "only sleeps when held" kiddo. In fact, I hesitate to type that I think he has been sleeping in his own space for the last hour... a first! There is hope yet.
Though this is still the most common sleep position in our house:
2 comments:
Can't say I blame him - wouldn't we all rather sleep in the comfort of someone's warm arms than in a cold crib? Much more like his home of the last nine months. He'll get there!
I have to say that I was chuckling through the whole thing! He still sounds so tiny compared to our Tank! I am jealous! I would love fewer pounds, well, at least my back would. Tommy is certainly making an impression on many of my aching muscles. Josh is SO CUTE, and I am glad he is growing and healthy and happy with all his snuggling (I'm sure you are too, even if it makes things a little more challenging)! I agree with Peg, sleeping in someone's arms feels better for us all!
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